Small co-ed Catholic primary (75 enrolments, Prep–6) in very remote Cunnamulla, QLD.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages and growth above the national median; the result is a B- overall.
Sacred Heart Primary School is also known as SHPS, Sacred Heart PS and SHPS Cunnamulla.
Sacred Heart Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 48.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 30/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 873, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (94/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
Sacred Heart Primary School has about 75 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 11 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results were Reading 400, Writing 406, Numeracy 389, Spelling 415, Grammar 385. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Sacred Heart Primary School is a very small catholic primary school with approximately 75 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a catholic school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Sacred Heart Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 38% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is moderate.
Sacred Heart Primary School is located in Cunnamulla, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 873 (7th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.